2 Cash - Shaoxi Yuanbao, Regular script, Guang, with year, iron

€218,722.00
IssuerEmpire of China
Year1191
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Cash
CurrencyCash (621-1912)
CompositionIron
Weight
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Cast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hartill#17.347
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read clockwise (in Regular script).
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 紹 寶 熙  元
(Translation: Shao Xi Yuan Bao Shaoxi (era of Guangzong, 1190-1194) / Original currency)
Reverse descriptionOne Chinese ideogram to the right and one to the left.
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Reverse lettering二 光
(Translation: Guang / Er Guangzhou (city) / Year 2)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Dingcheng Mint (定城监), Guangzhou,modern-day Huangchuan, Henan, China (circa 1184-1192)
Mintage2 (1191)  - Year 二 (Er) -
Catalog ID3807966560
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